Vol. I · No. 10 · · Last updated · tilteurope.com
An editorial record of the European market, for brands and retailers.
Inventory
Zalando subsidiary About You opened its Outlet in Belgium on 29 October, its 18th European market.
Benelux — —
It offers over 100,000 items at up to 65% off, mixing previous-season stock with goods bought specifically for the Outlet, through seven-day limited deals.
Source:RetailDetail
Read the article →Retail · UK ·
At the 28 October Budget the UK government confirmed that, from October 2027, platforms such as Amazon, eBay and Temu must collect VAT on sales by UK VAT-registered businesses and by sellers above £90,000 in annual sales on a single platform. B2B and second-hand sales are excluded; overseas sellers have been covered since 2021.
Continued →Retail · France ·
BHV Marais filed for redressement judiciaire at the Lyon economic activities court on 27 October 2026, citing unpaid landlord compensation and looting damage; the store of about 700 staff stays open. Brands were owed €7 million in unpaid sums as of November 2025, and Dior, Guerlain, Sandro and Maje have already left, some citing late payments.
Continued →Retail · France ·
London-based intimates brand Cou Cou has entered the French market with a holiday pop-up on the first floor of Paris department store Le Bon Marché, running until 4 January. The space sells the brand's organic cotton basics and is backed by an autumn campaign shot in Paris.
Continued →Retail · France ·
On the 17 October protest day, French fashion store revenue fell 14% on average nationwide, 34% in city centres and 40% in shopping centres, according to the Alliance du Commerce. The government announced a support fund and zero-interest cash assistance.
Continued →Retail · Germany ·
The US activewear brand opened a store of around 557 m² in Berlin-Mitte and calls its German entry a significant milestone in its European expansion.
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